In American History Books in Order
In American History is an 11-book series by David K. Fremon for ages 9+, at a grades 6–9 reading level, with gentle to moderate content (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5).
- Books
- 11
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to moderate
- HootRated 1–3 out of 5 · avg 2.5
In American History Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most In American History books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
Content Intensity Across the Series
VariesContent intensity ranges from Gentle to Moderate across the series.
Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. In American History (11 books by David K. Fremon) lands at a grades 6–9 reading level, with average content intensity 2.5/5. Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.
All In American History Books
Japanese-American internment in American history
David K. Fremon
Japanese-American internment in American history
David K. Fremon
The Battle of the Little Bighorn in American history
Nancy Warren Ferrell
The Battle of the Little Bighorn in American history
Nancy Warren Ferrell
The Watergate scandal in American history
David K. Fremon
The Watergate scandal in American history
David K. Fremon
The Alaska Purchase in American history
David K. Fremon
The Alaska Purchase in American history
David K. Fremon
The Boston Tea Party in American history
Mary Hull
The Boston Tea Party in American history
Mary Hull
The Salem witchcraft trials in American history
David K. Fremon
The Salem witchcraft trials in American history
David K. Fremon
Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history
Mary Hull
Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history
Mary Hull
The Jim Crow Laws and Racism in American History
David K. Fremon
The Jim Crow Laws and Racism in American History
David K. Fremon
The Union and the Civil War in American history
Mary Hull
The Union and the Civil War in American history
Mary Hull
The Little Rock School Desegregation Crisis in American History (In American History)
Robert Somerlott
The Little Rock School Desegregation Crisis in American History (In American History)
Robert Somerlott
The dust bowl and the Depression in American history
Debra McArthur
The dust bowl and the Depression in American history
Debra McArthur
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- Way People Live by Gary L. Blackwood 5 books · Grades 8–9 · mild to intense content
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Questions about the In American History series
- What reading level is the In American History series?
- In American History books are at a grades 6–9 reading level (average grade level 7.8), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 9+. There are 11 books in the series.
- What order should I read the In American History books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most In American History books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Japanese-American internment in American history (1996); The Battle of the Little Bighorn in American history (1996); The Watergate scandal in American history (1998); The Alaska Purchase in American history (1999); The Boston Tea Party in American history (1999); and 6 more.
- What age is the In American History series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends In American History for ages 9+. Content is gentle to moderate (HootRated intensity 1–3 out of 5). Intensity varies from book to book, so check individual ratings in the list above.